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Monday, January 18, 2016

This post showcases a sound file of the song "Holy Ghost Power" as sung by the Grace Thrillers, a renown Jamaican Gospel group. Information about the Grace Thrillers and the lyrics to this song are also included in this post.

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Thanks to the Grace Thrillers for their musical legacy. Thanks also to the transcriber of this song, to all those who are quoted in this post, and thanks to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.

Although the members of the has change over the years, it still remains one of the most international recognize gospel group originating out of Jamaica.Its current membership, including CEO and founder Noel Willis, consists of: Noel Willis, Jr.Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster, Cadian Brown, Althea Hemmings and Larry Snow (overseas member).The Thrillers has performed in countries such as The united states, United Kingdom, Canada and The Caribbean."...

THE Grace Thrillers are arguably the most influential act in reggae gospel. In the 1980s, their songs such as Living Waters (Jesus Jesus) and Can't Even Walk won them a large secular following.

According to Leroy Smith, who joined the group in 1978, the 'Thrillers' always yearned for a following outside gospel circles. But he recalls opposition from traditionalists when they made the breakthrough.

"Some of the churches gave us a lot of flack to the point that they refused to embrace us," said Smith, whose distinct tone can be heard on Can't Even Walk, Amen and He Brought Me Out.
While they were shunned by some members of their own faith, Grace Thrillers received enthusiastic response from reggae and dancehall fans. Their songs were hits in dances and made the play-list of the hottest radio disc jockeys....

The Grace Thrillers — who will be honoured by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association on Saturday — have gone through several changes in the last 10 years.

Smith, original member Sandra Brooks, Dian Barnett Stewart, Shirley Willis and Patricia Archer are now members of Thrillers United."

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SHOWCASE EXAMPLE: grace thrillers - holy ghost power

DanielJBlyden Uploaded on Apr 16, 2011

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LYRICS: HOLY GHOST POWER
(as sung by the Grace Thrillers)

The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
Movin' here, movin' there, just like the day of Pentecost
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet

The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
Movin' here, movin' there, just like the day of Pentecost
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet

The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet
Movin' here, movin' there, just like the day of Pentecost
The Holy Ghost power movin' just like a magnet

Welcome, welcome, welcome
Blessed Holy Ghost, we welcome you
Come with power and fill our temple
Holy Ghost, we welcome you

Welcome, welcome, welcome
Blessed Holy Ghost, we welcome you
Come with power and fill our temple
Holy Ghost, we welcome you

Welcome, welcome, welcome
Blessed Holy Ghost, we welcome you
Come with power and fill our temple
Holy Ghost, we welcome you

Fire, fire, fire, fire will fall me
Fire, fire, fire, fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me

Fire, fire, fire, fire will fall me
Fire, fire, fire, fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me

Fire, fire, fire ,fire will fall me
Fire, fire, fire, fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me
Just like the day of Pentecost
Fire will fall me

It's coming down, down, down
It's coming down
When the glory of the Lord is coming down
When the saints begin to pray
And the Lord shall have His way
When the glory of the Lord is coming down

It's coming down, down, down
It's coming down
When the glory of the Lord is coming down
When the saints begin to pray
And the Lord shall have His way
When the glory of the Lord is coming down

It's coming down, down, down
It's coming down
When the glory of the Lord is coming down
When the saints begin to pray
And the Lord shall have His way
When the glory of the Lord is coming down

Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
If you call at midnight, Jesus hears and He answers
If you call at midnight the Holy Ghost sets your soul on fire
The inspiration from the preacher, sent the sinner to the alter
Sets you soul on fire
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion

Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
If you call at midnight, Jesus hears and He answers
If you call at midnight the Holy Ghost sets your soul on fire
The inspiration from the preacher, sent the sinner to the alter
Sets you soul on fire
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion

Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion
If you call at midnight, Jesus hears and He answers
If you call at midnight the Holy Ghost sets your soul on fire
The inspiration from the preacher, sent the sinner to the alter
Sets you soul on fire
Blessed Holy Ghost come down, fall on Zion

Oh, let the power fall on me, my Lord
Let the power fall on me
Oh, let the power from heaven, fall on me
Let the power fall on me

Oh, let the power fall on me, my Lord
Let the power fall on me
Oh, let the power from heaven, fall on me
Let the power fall on me

Oh, let the power fall on me, my Lord
Let the power fall on me
Oh, let the power from heaven, fall on me
Let the power fall on me

Let the power fall on me
Let the power fall on me
(Power, power, power, power, power..) Power, fall on me

I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
Singing Glory, Hallelujah, oh yes
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones

I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
Singing Glory, Hallelujah, oh yes
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones

I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones (fire, fire)
Singing Glory, Hallelujah, oh yes
I feel like the fire shut up in my bones

Send some more Elijah to pray the power down (Amen)
Send some fire, also send the rain
To heal the sick and raise the dead and glorify His name
I would like to hear Elijah pray again

Send some more Elijah to pray the power down (Amen)
Send some fire, also send the rain
To heal the sick and raise the dead and glorify His name
I would like to hear Elijah pray again

Send some more Elijah to pray the power down (Amen)
Send some fire, also send the rain
To heal the sick and raise the dead and glorify His name
I would like to hear Elijah pray again

The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')
Movin' here, movin' there, just like the day of Pentecost
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')

The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin')
Movin' here, movin' there, just like the day of Pentecost
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')

The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet (movin', movin', movin')
The Holy Ghost power is movin' just like a magnet..

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